<h2>Name</h2>
<p>
This Surah takes its name from v. 80.
</p>
<h2>Period of Revelation</h2>
<p>
It is clear from its topics and style that the period of its
revelation is about the same as that of Surah Ibrahim, for two things
are quite prominent in its background. First, it appears from the
repeated warnings in this Surah that in spite of the fact that the Holy
Prophet had been propagating the Message for many years, his people in
general had not shown any inclination towards its acceptance nay, they
had become more and more obdurate and stubborn in their antagonism,
enmity and ridicule with the passage of time. Secondly, by that time
the Holy Prophet had begun to feel a little tired of making strenuous
efforts to eradicate disbelief and opposition of his people. That is
why Allah has consoled and comforted him over and over again by way of
encouragement.
</p>
<h2>Topics and the Central Theme</h2>
<p>
Though the main topics of the surah are : (a) warning to those who
rejected his Message, opposed it tooth and nail, and ridiculed him,
and (b) comfort and encouragement to the Holy Prophet, it does not
mean that this Surah does not contain admonition and instructions. As a
matter of fact, the Quran never confines itself to mere warning;
rebuke and censure, but resorts to precept in every suitable place.
Accordingly, this Surah contains brief arguments for <em>Tauhid</em> on the one
hand, and admonition in the story of Adam and Satan on the other.
</p>

